Netanyahu Claims Iran Has Tried to Assassinate Trump Twice
In a recent appearance on Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that Iran has attempted to assassinate US President Donald Trump on two separate occasions. The claim was made during an interview with Special Report host Bret Baier, in which Netanyahu sought to justify Israel’s recent missile strikes in Iran.
According to The Independent, Netanyahu asked Baier whether Iran, a country whose leaders frequently chant "death to America", should be allowed to possess nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them to US cities. Baier pressed Netanyahu on his claim of two assassination attempts, to which Netanyahu replied, "Through proxies, yes… Through their intel, yes, they want to kill him. He’s enemy number one." This claim was reported by The Independent and is corroborated by various sources.
The Israeli Prime Minister’s comments come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the US, with the Secret Service ramping up security for Trump in the weeks leading up to an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July. The Department of Justice also charged Farhad Shakeri with trying to conduct a murder-for-hire plot against Trump in November. As The Independent previously reported, these incidents highlight the complex and often fraught relationship between the US and Iran.
Netanyahu also praised Trump’s decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iranian nuclear agreement, brokered by the Obama administration. The Israeli Prime Minister said, "He’s a decisive leader… He never took the path that others took to try to bargain with them in a way that is weak, giving them basically a pathway to enrich uranium, which means a pathway to the bomb, padding it with billions and billions of dollars." This assessment was made by Netanyahu during his interview with Fox News, as reported by The Independent.
The missile strikes in Iran, which have killed top military officials and nuclear scientists, were aimed at curbing the country’s nuclear program and preventing the regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon, according to Netanyahu. He claimed that the strikes had already set back Iran’s nuclear program significantly, saying, "I think we’ve sent them back quite a bit… I think they were completely surprised. And, you know, surprise is a great element of success." These comments were made by Netanyahu during his appearance on Fox News, as reported by The Independent.
Administration officials have sought to distance the White House from the attacks, although Trump last week said that a military operation against Iran would "blow" negotiations his administration has tried to broker over its nuclear program. Talks scheduled for Sunday were canceled. Netanyahu did indicate, however, that he would be open to negotiations if Iran complied with Trump’s demands, saying, "I said it is worth it if they’ll do what the president wants, and that is eliminate their enrichment capacity." This statement was made by Netanyahu during his interview with Fox News, as reported by The Independent.
The ongoing tensions between Israel, Iran, and the US have raised concerns about a wider conflict in the Middle East. As The Independent continues to report on developments in the region, it is clear that Netanyahu’s claims about Iran’s alleged assassination attempts on Trump will remain a contentious issue. The Israeli Prime Minister’s comments have sparked debate and raised questions about the veracity of the claims and the potential consequences for the region. According to The Independent, these tensions will continue to be closely watched by international observers.
In response to the situation, The Independent has continued to provide in-depth coverage and analysis of the developments in the region. As the situation continues to unfold, The Independent will provide updates and insights into the complex relationships between Israel, Iran, and the US. The news provider has a long history of reporting on these issues and will continue to provide comprehensive coverage of the situation.
Netanyahu’s appearance on Fox News was his first major interview following Israel’s bombardments in Iran. During the interview, he sought to justify Israel’s actions and provided his assessment of the situation in the region. According to The Independent, Netanyahu’s comments have sparked debate and raised questions about the potential consequences of the ongoing tensions in the region.
